Cabbage Soup

I already know what you are thinking. Cabbage? Yes, cabbage. Really. It is actually one of my favorite soups and it is perfect for those days when you just want something hearty and warming. This soup is really easy and will only take you about half an hour to make. I always make a large pot so that I can have extra because this soup is even better the second day. Add some bread and you have a meal.

Cabbage Soup
12 cups of beef stock (I add three cubes to my water, add more for a richer flavor)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion
garlic
1/2 head of green cabbage
1/4 head of red cabbage
matchstick carrots
1 can of kidney beans
1 large can of diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Bring beef stock to boil. Add cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and kidney beans (don't drain the kidney beans, add the entire can).

In a separate pan, brown meat with onions and garlic. When meat is all the way cooked add to vegetables and broth.

Simmer for 10 minutes.